The Finance Bill proposed in Kenya is expected to increase the price of all smartphones within the country significantly since it imposes a duty of 25 percent on all mobile phones. According to the bill that has been introduced this week, the government intends to impose an excise tax equaling 25 percent of the excisable […]
A well-known influencer and businessman in Ghana, going by the name SoAfrican, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service over alleged cyber sex trafficking and sending of intimate videos without the consent of their owners. SoAfrican arrest, is the name of the person whose real name is Joshua Kojo […]
In Africa, demand for beauty and personal care is growing fast, with urbanization and a young population some of the main drivers behind the booming market. According to Technavio, a global market research firm, Africa’s beauty and personal care market is expected to grow by more than $5 billion from 2021 to 2026. This potential […]
Several African governments had promised to eradicate poverty & bring progress. Public also gave them many years. However, the outcome is quite different! South Africa set some big goals for its future in 2012, but it seems they’re falling behind. The National Planning Commission (NPC) had a plan to make the country better by 2030. […]
The recent three-day demonstrations in Ghana, organized under the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse, have highlighted the anger and discontent among the people regarding the country’s political and economic situation. In addition to calling for a better standard of living, stable economic conditions, and responsible leadership, the demonstrators also demanded change and reform. Background The” Fix the Country” […]
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco late Friday, injuring scores of people and causing severe damage in several areas. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71 km south-west of the Unesco-protected old city of Marrakesh. The death toll from the quake has soared to more than 2,000, with the interior ministry […]
A fire accident in a multi-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city and the capital of Gauteng province, on Thursday morning led to the killing of at least 52 people, including a toddler. Emergency Management Services of Johannesburg said that Johannesburg building fire also injured 43 people. Robert Mulaudzi, Spokesperson of the City of […]
Ghana’s parliament has made a significant decision to abolish the death penalty in the country, joining other progressive African nations. This means that people who were previously sentenced to death will now have their punishments changed to life imprisonment. Ghana had 170 men and six women on death row before this decision was made. The […]
At a meeting in Russia, the African Union’s secretary-general informed Vladimir Putin that African countries are innocent victims of Ukraine’s conflict, and that Russia should assist in alleviating their pain. Macky Sall said during discussions in Sochi that Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to make it easier to export cereals and fertilizer, but he didn’t […]
It should come as no surprise that buying a home is a lengthy process because it is one of the most substantial expenditures you will ever make. While it may appear intimidating at first, you won’t be venturing into unknown ground. The path is well-marked, and skilled consultants are available to assist you along the […]
A significant number of people in Senegal have only recently become familiar with Pap Ndiaye, the new Education, Youth, and Sports Minister in France. The academic’s nomination on Friday, which was welcomed by several Dakar locals as a sign of the countries’ proximity, was given by his parents, who are French and Senegalese respectively. Others […]
In Tunisia, dozens of refugees and migrants are asking to be evacuated to neighboring countries. Since Saturday, the refugees have been holding a sit-in in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia’s capital. They are largely survivors of illegal immigration attempts by sea to Europe. A banner they’ve […]
Last week disastrous floods hit the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa killing more than 400 people. To help in ongoing rescue and relief operations, the South African army has announced to send in more than 10,000 troops as search continues for 63 people who are missing. The government of South Africa has declared nationwide state […]
Thomas Debatisse, a French street artist who spent nearly a year in a Seychelles prison, will now be able to return home as a free man. On April 27, last year, the 35-year-old from Nice, France, was accused of murdering his Franco-Congolese partner, Emmanuelle Badibanga. After a two-month trial, the jury came back with their […]
On Tuesday evening, a boat capsized in northwestern Nigeria as it attempted to cross a river to get firewood, killing at least 28 people. After rescue personnel and volunteers retrieved their bodies from the River Shagari in Sokoto state, regional government official Aliyu Dantani stated that most of the victims were teenage girls. There were […]
More than 200 militants have been killed in the Sahel region, Mali’s army has confirmed. The military operation comes at a point when there has been an excessive surge in violence in the African country. Revealing the details about the operation, Mali’s army said that the military operation began on March 23 for nine days […]
After listening to five weeks of testimonies over the July unrest that rocked South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has now got South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to testify. Various other oral testimonies have comprised government officials, including ministers and premiers. According to a formal statement made by Chairperson Andre Gaum Mr. […]
Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, has appealed Algeria to look into ways to mend relations with long time adversary, neighbour Morocco instead of cozying up with Russia. The American Secretary of State has wrapped up his three-country tour in the Middle East and North Africa region. “The countries of North Africa and […]
Tunisia -Thousands of Tunisians rallied in the capital on Sunday, the country’s independence day, to protest President Kais Saied‘s proposed constitutional revisions and consultations. According to AFP reporters, protesters chanted “the people want to remove the president” and “no to consultations.” The Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party and the “Citizens Against the Coup” campaign organized the protest. […]
According to Nigerian authorities, 559 ex-Boko Haram members have completed a de-radicalization program and will be reintegrated into society soon. Over the weekend, a graduation ceremony was held at a de-radicalization center in the north-eastern state of Gombe. The grandaunts swore loyalty to the Nigerian authorities they had previously opposed. The Nigerian government launched the […]